Consider upgrading your current system or purchasing a new one.
Consider upgrading your current system or purchasing a new one.
In short, it seems you'd be fine with those parts and a good cooler, but a better power supply might still be wise if issues arise.
You need to swap that PSU for a quality model with at least a 6700xt rating. This will ensure it feels like a real upgrade. Use a thermalright cooler to maintain good temperatures. You might also consider extending CPU usage and swapping it later with a more powerful graphics card and a better PSU. What case are you using right now? Something similar or:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor (£183.97 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM (£37.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB (£282.92 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX (£89.98 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £593.87 (includes shipping, taxes, and discounts)
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2024-09-12 21:10 BST+0100
Like this:
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 66.17 CFM (£37.00 @ Computer Orbit)
Video Card: PowerColor Fighter Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB (£282.92 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular ATX (£89.98 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £409.90 (includes shipping, taxes, and discounts)
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2024-09-12 21:11 BST+0100
I wouldn't even know where to begin figuring out the issue. Did you share the previous link to the PC?
It seems like an RTX 3050 or 4060 wouldn't be a good upgrade for what I currently have.
My concern about the PSU is that it's packed tightly, with lots of cables, and the SSD is mostly inside the cables. I'd rather not risk damaging anything if I start replacing parts.
The situation looks acceptable as long as there is space for cabling.
I believe those graphics cards would definitely improve performance, though a 6750xt would be roughly twice as fast as your 1660 super.
You’ll need a solid power supply if you don’t want your system to fail abruptly with a black screen and smoke.
This PSU is 100mm long and fully modular, making it about one-fifth shorter than your current unit. You only have to connect the necessary cables, so there won’t be many unnecessary additions.
The 3050 isn't really an improvement over your existing GPU—it was a poor choice when it launched, and it hasn't kept up with newer models. It's essentially the same speed as your current GTX 1660 Super, except for a bit more memory and weak ray tracing. Don't consider it unless you're willing to pay a premium. The price doesn't justify ray tracing for most GPUs except the 4070 Ti. A RX 7600 or RTX 4060 would be a solid upgrade, about 70% faster, while an RX 6750 XT offers more VRAM at similar performance. It matches the speed of a 4060 Ti but with more memory. You might be able to delay a CPU upgrade and focus on the GPU and power supply first, as suggested by helper800 in his PCPartPicker guide. After that, you could upgrade the CPU and cooler in about six months. This setup should still work well for several years.